A leafy courtyard café at the Barefoot store, with relaxed brunches, Sunday jazz and a bookshop and gallery next door.
- Mid-range
- Café
- Brunch
- Garden seating
- Live music
Why we marked it
- Seafront location in Fort
- Ocean-view rooms
- Popular buffet and several restaurants
- Walk to the Old Dutch Hospital
The Kingsbury sits on the seafront in Fort, Colombo’s historic business district, next to the Presidential Secretariat and close to the harbour.
What it’s like
Many rooms look out over the ocean. It has several restaurants, including a busy international buffet, plus bars and a pool. It is a favourite with business travellers and for celebrations.
Good to know
- Walk to Ministry of Crab and the Old Dutch Hospital.
- Galle Face Green is just to the south.
- Good value for a seafront five-star in the city.
Where it is
48 Janadhipathi Mawatha, Colombo 1, Sri Lanka
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